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Frequently Asked Questions
About Termites

Everything looks OK,
how do I know
if I have termites?

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Termite Species

Termites are the only members
of the insect order Isoptera.
They are commonly known
as "White Ants".

There are more than
300 species found in
Australia but only about
30 could be considered
to be pests of
timber in service.

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Termite Life History & Habits

Termites are social insects
and live in colonies
containing a number of
different castes.

Each caste has a different
form and function from the
others, each is vital to
the viability of the colony.

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Termite Habits & Damage

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	TERMITES

	Termites are an essential part of our pest control services. They are one of the most destructive pests to a home or building owner. More often a large extent of damage is carried out, without the home or building owner knowing.

	Termites (also known as white-ants) are all over Australia causing millions of damage to homes everywhere they can find food. The problem is so bad that insurance companies will not cover termite damage in your home. This means that if your house is infested with termites, you are going to have pay to have them removed and to have the damage repaired.

	What is a termite?

	Termite is the common name of a group of chemically complex insects that live in communities as ants do. They have long been known as white ants however this is not entirely accurate for termites are like ants only in their habits of living together and that they are small in size. Actually termites are more closely related to cockroaches and grasshoppers. Their mouth parts, antennae, thick waists, primitive wings and other features resemble those of cockroaches. Termites are found almost all over Australia. Some termites build huge mounds of bits of soil mixed with wood saliva. These nests may be 6 metres high. The inside of the mound is divided into various chambers and galleries. In the centre is a closed cell where the queen is kept. The queens' body goes under extraordinary change. Her body swells up to hold thousands of eggs. The queen lays the eggs at the rate of several thousand a day. Studies in the U.S. have revealed that termites cause as much property damage each year as fire does. Termites digest wood , paper , and other material containing cellulose, with aid of protozoain their bodies. They do much damage in tunnelling through the wood work of houses destroy books and furniture, and do great damage by tunnelling through fence posts, trees, timbers of wooden buildings, bridges, trestles and other structures. In houses they eat, cloth furniture, books and paper.

	How can Termites be controlled

	By far the best way of controlling termites is seeking professional help from our licensed Timber Pest Management Technicians, who are fully trained to provide you with a termite management solution to suit your requirements and needs, and that may be: > Chemical Barrier Systems > Physical Barrier Systems > Reticulation Systems > M onitoring Systems

	There are a number of termite treatments available and each depends upon your situation and level of affordability. If you are building a new home, then there are already regulations in force regarding sub-slab treatments. If you have an existing home, then you need to consider chemical treatments for an existing termite problem, physical/chemical barriers, reticulation systems or a termite monitoring and interception system to prevent future infestation.

	Termite Control

	Termite control or termite management is recognised as the most effective way of reducing your long term risk of termite infestation. A termite monitoring and interception system lays out several monitoring systems which notify you of the presence of termites. The systems are inspected regularly and as soon as termites become evident, chemicals are added which are specifically designed to kill off the nest.

	What do I need to do to find out if I have termites?

	If you are an existing home owner, you will need to get a termite inspection done to start with. This will determine whether or not you have termites. From there you need to discuss with your pest controller what is the best solution that fits your level of affordability. Do remember though, that simply having one termite inspection done will not solve your problem forever. You will need to have a thorough termite inspection done at least once a year. The reason termite monitoring and interception systems are becoming so popular is because (installed and monitored properly), they are effective as an early warning sign of possible termite infestation. If you are looking at buying a new home then you will need a pre-purchase termite inspection. This is obligatory anyway as no financial institution will give you a loan without a pre-purchase termite inspection. A pre-purchase termite inspection will normally take between 1 - 2 hours depending upon where your house is located, how high it is off the ground, how wooded the area is you live in, how accessible the roofing cavity and on and on.

	Are other insects treated as well?

	We offer a complete pest control service however there are some pests that require specialised treatment. For example, to treat fire ants, the pest controller needs to be registered with the state government. We do treat all the normal household pest such as Bird Lice, Ants, Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders, Fleas, Carpet Beetles, Clothes Moths, Lice, Bees, Wasps, and Silverfish. Another pest that is now taking up residence in Australia in almost plague proportions are bed bugs. If you think you have bed bugs then let us know and we will assess the situation for you. Depending upon the extent of the problem, you may need specialised treatment. Pests and insects are a part of life. They can never be permanently eradicated. We will discuss with you a pest management solution that will enable you to be in control of what is happening in your home.

	Subterranean Termites in Australia

	Termites are the only members of the insect order Isoptera. They are commonly known as "White Ants". However termites are not even closely related to ants. Ants have eyes, a constricted waist and dark bodies, whereas most worker and solder termites are blind, have no constriction and are creamy in colour. There are more than 300 species found in Australia but only about 30 could be considered to be pests of timber in service. Of these, the subterranean termites are the most significant, with about 12 species being serious pests. The termite diet is centred around cellulose-based materials. These can include the timber used in constructing buildings but could also include furniture, paper materials and fabrics. These termites can also damage non-cellulose materials such as polystyrene and plasterboard or the plastic coatings on electrical wiring.


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Areas we service include: Sydney and suburbs including Camden, Campbelltown, Liverpool, Bankstown, Parramatta, Penrith, Sutherland Shire, Wollondilly Shire, South West Sydney, West Sydney, Sydney CBD and more. We also service the whole of Sydney for Commercial properties.